Constitution and By-laws
Dear Membership,
The Board of Directors has diligently crafted a comprehensive five-year strategic plan aimed at steering the future of our organization within the community. In recent years, our commitment to our mission, coupled with increased resources and activity, has experienced substantial growth, justifying a clear and purposeful path ahead. You can access a detailed copy of the strategic plan, encompassing our goals and objectives, for your review on our website at www.blackriveraudubon.org.
Enhancements to the strategic plan involved a comprehensive review and revision of the organizational by-laws. Notably, the by-laws had not undergone any updates since 2005, marking an interval of nearly two decades. According to our existing by-laws, it is stipulated that members must be provided with 15-day notice prior to any proposed changes, with the subsequent voting scheduled to take place during the upcoming membership meeting on April 2, 2024.
Noteworthy alterations encompass the transition of our organization to a calendar fiscal year, the elimination of the second vice president officer position, a thorough redefinition and update of both officer and committee responsibilities, the potential hiring of a staff position— contingent on financial feasibility—and the removal of term limits.
If you have any questions of concerns, please contact me at robswindell@yahoo.com.
Rob Swindell, JD, MBA, BS
President, Black River Audubon
Purpose of Black River Audubon
To arouse through education, public recognition of the value of and need for protection wild birds and animals, plants, soil, and water, as well as the interdependence of these several natural resources.
To study and conduct research with relation to the scientific facts, knowledge of which is essential to the formation of sound policies in the field of conservation.
To foster recognition of the need for the preservation of such environmental conditions as ample food, water, and cover, on the maintenance of which animals and plants depend for survival.
To foster the preservation of an adequate stock of native animals and plants, so that no species may become threatened with extinction.
To promote the protection and preservation of natural resources, including the encouragement, establishment, and maintenance of natural sanctuaries.
To publish and distribute documents as a means of disseminating information about the subjects mentioned above or related matters.
To hold meetings, lectures, and exhibitions, and to develop and maintain a library in the interest of the conservation of natural resources.
To establish and maintain such educational projects as nature trails, exhibits, tours, and camps.
To encourage the organization of branches and other affiliated groups in sympathy with these stated aims.
To cooperate, as occasion prompts, with national and state conservation agencies, and with private associations devoted to the interests of conservation and to education in the field of natural resources.
To further, by all wise and opportune means, the objects included within or related to those listed in the ten forgoing purposes.
